2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 16 of 159
2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,928 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.59% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 159 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2018.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (13), NHTSA (7), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2018 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 6x10cm, Part Number F10256-0610G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
bioM¿rieux NucliSENS easyMAG Lysis Buffer ref. 280134
bioMerieux, Inc.
RadPRO(R) Mobile 40kW Digital X-Ray System - Model: SM-40HF-B-D-C Product Usage: Instrument is used to take diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts on both adult and pediatric subjects. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position. Not for mammography
Virtual Imaging, Inc.
OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 20x20cm, Part Number F10254-2020G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left Deg 9x300mm, Item Number 814609300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullary hip screw to stabilize fractures of the proximal femur.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
The Spirit Select Bed, Model 5700 Spirit Plus /with high rail siderail option
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 Deg 12x165mm, Item Number 816812165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullary hip screw to stabilize fractures of the proximal femur.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10254-1620G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 18x22cm, Part Number F10254-1822G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
-Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray systems LOT KIT UDI (01)00815381020123 CE 0086 IVD -Fitment Label (P/N RFIT-LBL-0138) which identifies the pouch label - FilmArray¿ ME Panel v1.4 LOT SN CE 0086 IVD Product Usage: The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems.
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
AIA-900 Analyzer, Product code 022930, 022930R
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 10x20cm, Part Number F10256-1020G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
INFUSE Bone Graft X SMALL KIT REF 7510100
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Espiner Tissue Retrieval System-Eco-Sac Trocar 12mm Vol: 1200 ml EMP160ECO-US-5 (GTIN:5060358120367) Product Usage: Tissue Retrieval sac made from ripstop nylon. The EMP160ECO-US-5 is a semi-automatic sac, which incorporates a monofilament drawstring around the mouth of the bag, so that it can be pulled closed and removed from the body cavity.
Espiner Medical Ltd
BioMend Extend, REF# 0142Z, Synthetic bone grafting material.
Collagen Matrix, Inc.
OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10256-1620G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 10x12cm, Part Number F10254-1012G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring System, Software version 1.6.0.0388
Invivo Corporation
Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Gloves b. Powdered Surgical Gloves included in ACS surgical convenience kits Health care personnel rely on medical gloves as barriers against transmission of infectious diseases and contaminants when conducting surgery, as well as when conducting more limited interactions with patients.
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Neodent¿ GM Mini Conical Abutment - Product Usage: Mini Conical Abutments are intermediary prosthetic components to be installed onto GM implants to support the final prosthesis. They are provided in a rotational shape for the coupling with the prosthesis and in different gingival heights to match the variations in mucosal thickness. The GM Exact Mini Conical abutment is provided angled. They are indicated for screw-retained multiple-unit prostheses onto implants Article Number: 115244
Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.
OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 18x22cm, Part Number F10256-1822G
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INTERNATIONAL
HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong
Seabreeze International Recalls Bathroom Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China
RAM 2019: SEATS
RAM
165368 C. Corporation Recalls Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
165368 C. Corporation
AUDI 2007-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
AUDI
Deleite Foods Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Swift Beef Company Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Swift Beef Company
HONDA 2017-2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2013-2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
Majestic Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Corfini Meat and Seafood
LÍLLÉbaby Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
RH Recalls Metal-Wrapped Coffee Tables Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (Recall Alert)
Heritage Creations, of Gurgaon, India
VOLVO 2019: TIRES
VOLVO
MACK 2019: TIRES
MACK
Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC Recalls Raw Ground Turkey Products due to Possible Salmonella Reading Contamination
Internal Cleansing Kit Peppermint
NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC
Parasite Cleansing Kit Peppermint
NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC
Kashi, Fire Roasted Quinoa Bowl 9.5oz. UPC 18627 10769 Frozen 8, 9.5oz. units per case
Request Foods Incorporated
Kashi, Creamy Cashew Noodle Bowl 8oz. UPC 18627 10767 Frozen 8, 8oz. units per case
Request Foods Incorporated
Flav-R-Bites -Molasses Crunch-, *Gluten Free, Cereal Ingredients Inc. Leavenworth, Kansas, packaged in 50 lb bags
Cereal Ingredients Inc
Parasite Cleansing Kit Ginger
NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC
PC Presidents Choice Roasted Vegetable Lasagna 1.13kg. UPC 60383 75647 Frozen 12 units per case
Request Foods Incorporated
Millville Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal 15.1 oz. 10 individual serving size packets per 15.1oz retail unit. UPC: 041498 149628
Aldi Inc
Toxin Absorber with Organic Peppermint Leaf - 14 packets and 30 packets
NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC
Product 8x8 " individually packaged in black plastic trays with clear plastic dome lid is cornbread and it was MIS-LABELED as Angel Food Cake Bar. The label of Angel Food Cake Bar has the UPC 111110-02100. The label is read in parts: "***Angel Food Cake Bar *** Net wt. 12 oz *** Contains: Wheat and Eggs *** Distributed by Inter-American Products, Inc. Cincinnati, OH 45202***".
Fred Meyer Inc.
Tropical Dreams Super Premium Ice Cream Vegan Coconut; Pint container; UPC: 7 66150 09985 0 Ingredients: Coconut milk, organic sugar, carob bean gum and guar gum (stabilizer), dextrose. Food Allergy warning: This product was prepared at facilities where milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and chocolate were processed.
Edney and Sellers, Ltd.
Jenny Craig Butternut Squash Ravioli 7.5oz. UPC 55447 00625 Frozen 30, 7.5oz. units per case
Request Foods Incorporated
Village Baker SPECIALTY ARTISAN BREADS CINNAMON CHIP SOURDOUGH. The product is whole sliced loaves packed in clear plastic bags that are closed with a twist tie. The net weight is 1.5 lbs. The loaves were sold as individual units. The UPC is 6 42739 00121 9. The product's label is read in parts: "***CINNAMON CHIP SOURDOUGH ***Unbleached wheat flour, barley flour, (ascorbic acid, niacin, iron, thiamine, mononitrate, folic acid, riboflavin, enzyme), water, levain, cinnamon chips, sea salt***A
Artisan Baking Company, LLC.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2018 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.